Disposition Authorities for Individual Classifications for Headquarters Case Files. Part B: Classification 80. Laboratory Research Matters.

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United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation. Disposition Authorities for Individual Classifications for Headquarters Case Files. Part B: Classification 80. Laboratory Research Matters.

Disposition Authorities for Individual Classifications for Headquarters Case Files. Part B: Classification 80. Laboratory Research Matters.

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This classification was established to accommodate files relating to the technical Laboratory founded by the Bureau in 1932. Unlike Classification 95, this classification is not used to document individual laboratory analyses. Rather, its contents can be grouped into the following three categories: (1)files relating to various public relations activities, (2)Files relating to forensic techniques of interest to the Bureau, and (3)files relating to the administration of the Bureau Lab. The presence of the first category of material reflects the fact tha between 1946 and 1955, this classification was entitled "Public Relations Matters." In January 1946 FBI Field Offices were instructed to establish an 80 classification for various types of speech materials. Examination of files in this classification in Chicago, New York and Los Angeles identified a variety of content. Recognizable categories of material include (1)reports of interesting cases, (2)files documenting contacts with local police departments, (3)files documenting contacts with local newspapers and broadcasting stations, (4)files documenting contacts with District and State's Attorneys as well as the Attorney General of the U.S., (5)files documenting contacts with hotels, banks, and other local business establishments and (6)files documenting contacts with individuals i.e., civic leaders.

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